“Well, actually he does, since a “single missile strike” is an act of war.”
Nope. You need to look up the War Powers Acts.
You are called correct.
That’s correct...
The Commander in Chief can and has used the military for operations that do NOT meet the “act of war” declaration.
The reason for this: Can you imagine what it would be for the president to get permission from Congress before acting if action was required immediately???
Oh, that’s right, a piece of legislation, i.e., law, that amended the Constitution. No, wait...